Up to nine species of whales visit baja on a regular basis. The large concentration of gray whales that reside here each winter are extremely friendly, and regularly approach our small whale watching. Enormous magdalena bay is home to thousands of breeding gray whales. Of the whale watching tours we offer in baja mexico, this one is best for seeing whales at very close range, and plenty of them. The sea of cortez, on the coast of mexico, is the place. Dolphins and more than 100 species of marine birds spend the winter in the sheltered lagoons, including huge white pelicans, brant geese, and many.
Diving, exploring and filming throughout the baja peninsula eventually led johnny friday to san ignacio lagoon in 1989. We are the only sailing company in cabo who has lifeline netting all around the decks of our sailboats and catamaran for your safety. Getting theres a snap, because its just south of california california, usa, that. Guests witness gray whales playing, resting, and investigating their curious visitors before heading north to their arctic feeding grounds.
Whales, dolphins and deserts of mexicos baja peninsula. For over 40 years offering tours and travel to south america, mexico and central america, antarctica and arctic expedition cruises, ecotourism worldwide. Dont be confused the baja california peninsula is actually in mexico, and cruises to mexico are a great way to explore this area. Fly into loreto, then take a road trip across the peninsula to san ignacio lagoon, a whale watchers paradise, where pacific gray whales end their migration. Sea of cortez baja california whale watching baja adventure. For nearly 50 years offering worldwide adventure cruises, exotic vacations, expeditions including wildlife tours, whale watching, and other ecotourism.
Mexico cruises explore the islands of the sea of cortez and enter the california gray whale birthing lagoons of bahia magdalena on this 9day cruise. Our staff is highly experienced in baja whale watching. Whale watching san diego style we love whales and have driven deep into mexico twice to the unesco world heritage site of the whale diy baja california road trip. Please scroll down for available trips and to book your trip. For those who dont have time for a full day of whale watching, we offer a 3 hour whale watching tour. Cruise to baja mexico for some southoftheborder flavor with a coastal twist. As you encounter the magnificent gray whale and the wonders of the sea of cortez, youll combine the best of both coasts of baja. Each expedition is crafted to offer you the most indepth experience of baja california possible and maximize your time in the company of. For all of our baja tours we use high quality, fiberglass kayaks, made by seward.
The small size of the searcher enables access to parts of baja california and the sea of cortez that the larger cruise ships are unable to reach, including permits to enter and anchor in the grey whale calving grounds of laguna san ignacio. Pachicos eco tours baja gray whale watching packages in san. Example 9 day cruise aboard national geographic sea bird. We also visit the beautiful sea of cortez for whale watching on this weeklong.
The peninsula is home to several different types of whales, including the california gray whale and the finback whale. If you want to cruise in style in cabo, this cabo san lucas private whale watching charter on a 37ft sailboat is the way to go. A worldclass whalewatching destination, baja california is home to over a dozen different whales, including curious gray whales of laguna san ignacio and earths largest inhabitants, blue whales. Discover the natural wonders of baja mexico and the sea of cortez, and witness the gray whale migration on an expedition cruise with national geographic. Limited to 18 travelers a very important feature of our whalewatching tours is the limited group size, as whale encounters are best experienced with fewer travelers for a more intimate nature experience. Baja california and the sea of cortez is the best place in the world to see a wide variety and amount of whales and other marine mammals. Know season and schedule for baja whale watching tours and. Cruise to gorda banks where humpback whales gather. Private luxury whale watching cabo san lucas cruise excursions. Cabo sails offers private cabo eco whale watching tours middecember through march in a fun and respectable environment. A great bonus is all the fish in addition to the sea lions.
This trip provides the experience of a lifetime for recreational kayakers, wildlife lovers, whale watchers and outdoor enthusiasts. Many whalewatching tours off boston or maui, for exampletake place on large commercial boats where. All reservations must be made through andiamo travel and cannot be made through the birch aquarium ticketing office. Combo trips gray and blue whale watching season tours in. There he met local fisherman and whale watching guide, maldo fischer.
While the california grays are just visiting for short periods of time along the west coast, the. Las animas ecolodge on the sea of cortez has year round fin whales and blue whales and more. Led by an expedition team including naturalists and an undersea specialist, this voyage in the sea of cortez offers opportunities for kayaking, searching for whales and dolphins, hiking, zodiac cruises, snorkeling with reef fish and sea lions, and a special beach barbecue under the desert skies. Based on decades of respectful wildlife ecotourism. Mexicos sea of cortez cruises a small ship adventure cruise to mexicos sea of cortez, or the galapagos of the north allows you to experience the rich abundance of wildlife and plant life like no other. Limited to 18 travelers a very important feature of our whale watching tours is the limited group size, as whale encounters are best experienced with fewer travelers for a more intimate nature experience. Searcher wildlife cruise vessel for mexico, latin america wildlife. Our annual baja california whale adventure, a collaboration between birch aquarium at scripps and andiamo tours mexico, is a naturalistguided adventure to the lagoons of baja california. This baja coastal sailing excursion offers incomparable privacy, whale watching, coastal sailing, optional snorkeling and comfort. Every year, the california gray whales set off on the longest migration made by any mammal. Other whale and dolphin species can be seen at this time or take a combined trip when the grey whales visit.
Baja is well known as a great place to whale watch. Spot humpback whale, killer whale, and the worlds largest animalthe blue whale, measuring over 100 feet long and weighing an impressive 150 tons. Look for gray whales, which migrate over 5,000 miles each yearthe longest migration of any mammalfrom alaskas bering sea to the gulf of california to feed, mate and give birth to their. The first months of the year gray whales and humpback whales come close to shore on their annual migration from the cold alaska waters to the warm lagoons at the center of. Its an area rich in sea food for humans as well as whales so it attracts huge numbers of humpback, grey, blue and. Imagine the five to six days that you will be able to experience and learn about the outstanding baja peninsula. Mexico cruises baja california whale mexican cruise. As late summer fades into autumn, pregnant gray whales depart the chukchi and bering seas, hugging the nearshore pacific coast for some 6,000 miles to baja, to bahia magdalena, the end of this long and arduous journey. Cabo sails offers private cabo ecowhale watching tours middecember through march in a fun and respectable environment. Getting theres a snap, because its just south of california california, usa, that is and its all just a short trip.
Gray whale watching day trips in bajas magdalena bay of. Experience magical, close encounters with the friendly gray whale mothers and calves of san ignacio lagoon, a unesco world heritage site. Each year california gray whales pause during their migrations to birth and nurse their calves in the birthing lagoons on the pacific side of baja california. On this whale watching tour from cabo san lucas, watch humpbacks, gray whales, and other whale species on their yearly journey. Gray whale watching day trips in bajas magdalena bay of mexico. Nbc, readers digest, ocean oasis imax film, new york times, national geographics intelligent traveler blog, eye of the whale. Baja mexico cruises mexican cruise packages carnival. February is peak month for both grey whales and visitors, and whale watching trips take place in magdalena bay and san ignacio lagoon. The first months of the year gray whales and humpback whales come close to shore on their annual migration from the cold alaska waters to the warm lagoons at the center of the baja california peninsula, where they will mate and give birth to their young. Sometimes we have two separate groups that are in the same location at the same time. Whale watching tours can be as short as a day or as long as a week, depending on what type of experience youre looking for.
San ignacio lagoon, baja california sur whale safari tours tour 1. Baja ecotours san ignacio 2020 all you need to know. Whale watching tours with gray whales in bajas magdalena bay. We have combined what we consider to be the two best whale watching trips anywhere into one exciting adventure package. The rest of the day is yours to explore loreto, the historic first capital of the californias. When the gray whales arrive in baja to have their babies, it is a magical time. The whale shark is a filter feeder, preferring to eat the tiny plankton that populate the waters around baja. Best mexican riviera and baja shore excursions cruise critic.
Mar 15, 2018 the whale shark is a filter feeder, preferring to eat the tiny plankton that populate the waters around baja. Perhaps the most extraordinary wildlife encounter on the planet is a visit to san ignacio lagoon to meet up close 40 ton grey whales and their newborn calves. San ignacio lagoon and sea of cortez oceanic society. Photograph elephant seals, sea lions, and fur seals during island cruises and nature walks. Wildlife tours in the baja peninsula encounter the wild. Operating in mexicos baja peninsula, the searcher is a 28metre vessel, skippered by a captain. Combination gray whale and blue whale trips each combination trip is unique with specific start and end points that vary with the itinerary date. Baja california adventure cruise lindblad expeditions. Grey whales mothers often seek out human interaction as they approach our boats to. Ultimate baja whale expedition natural habitat adventures. Humpback whales are very acrobaticspectacular to observe. This is our focus and our reason for being in business. Pachico mayoral was the first person to have an encounter with a friendly gray whale.
You are so close, you can literally pet whales as they bob their head up out of the water to say hello. Private luxury whale watching cabo san lucas cruise. Each expedition is crafted to offer you the most indepth experience of baja california possible and maximize your time in the company of california gray whales. Whale watching is one of the most popular activities in baja. If youre here just for the sea kayaking, the best time to visit baja is the end of octearly dec, as well as marapr, as the wind drops and the sea of cortez is clear and calm. There they enter the sheltered lagoons along the pacific coast where barrier islands protect them from the storms and surf of the open ocean. Pachicos eco tours is internationally known for being the whale watching pioneers of san ignacio lagoon and baja. Baja whale watching tours may get you close enough to touch. This is a diverse and brilliant wilderness area full of contrasts. Immerse yourself in endless wildlife experiences on searcher natural history tours signature 12day itinerary to baja california, mexico. The great gray whales of baja natural habitat adventures.
Explore baja california, mexico with birch aquarium and andiamo travel experts on two different membersonly trips. For over 30 years weve been within arms reach of gray whales, put yourself there, too. Pachicos eco tours baja gray whale watching packages in. Baja whale watching allows you to get up close and personal with gorgeous gray whales in magdalena bays calving lagoon. Baja whale and wildlife tour boatbased adventure wilderness. Founded in 2007 sail baja adventures counts with the experience receiving groups from the most. We embark on a halfday cruise amongst the dolphins, sea lions and other wildlife of loreto bay. We do our utmost to provide the best possible whale watching experience.
Baja california whale watching, mexico ultimate travel co. Come and enjoy an exciting, educational ride aboard one of our pangas on san ignacio lagoon, the premier destination for whale watching in baja. Baja airventures tours and ecolodge understands that there is a lot of uncertainty around your travel planning right now. Live the life of a sailor by sleeping at sea for the whole week during the trip, or relax at a luxurious hotel each night after your day on the water. Between december and april one of the most spectacular natural shows takes place. On this whalewatching tour from cabo san lucas, watch humpbacks, gray whales, and other whale species on their yearly journey. Conducting whale watching tours in san ignacio lagoon for over 45 years.
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